Jaguars vs. Bengals: Week 2 Live Game Thread

Cincinnati, Ohio — The Jacksonville Jaguars have a lot of momentum. After an offseason that generated considerable optimism around the team, things have reached a peak following their Week 1 win over the Carolina Panthers.

Sure, it could be said that they simply handled their business against an inferior opponent, but not many foresaw the Jaguars defeating the Panthers as badly as they did to begin the season.

In the opener, Jacksonville dominated Carolina practically wire to wire, emerging on top, 26-10. The defense was especially encouraging, allowing just one touchdown and 255 total yards against Bryce Young and Company. The Panthers quarterback and the rest of their offense showed some promise toward the end of last season, but the Jaguars effectively shut them down, racking up 15 pressures in the backfield, five QB hits, and three pass breakups.

On the other side of the ball, Jacksonville left a lot to be desired, particularly in the passing game. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence threw for just 178 yards on 19-of-31 passing, scoring one touchdown to one interception. The rushing attack was impressive, though, totaling 200 yards on the ground, including Travis Etienne Jr.'s 143. They'll need a more balanced performance in Week 2 versus the Cincinnati Bengals.

Jacksonville Jaguars, NFL, Cincinnati Bengals, Travis Etienne Jr. — Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) runs out of the tunnel to the field through smoke, light's and lasers before the start of Monday night's game against the Bengals. The Jacksonville Jaguars hosted the Cincinnati Bengals at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida for Monday Night Football, December 4, 2023. The Jaguars were tied 14 to 14 at the end of the first half. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union] | Bob Self/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK

Jaguars face an uphill climb in Week 2

The Jacksonville Jaguars are solid underdogs in their matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. FanDuel has listed them at +146 on the moneyline, giving them 3.5 points on the spread. Considering the perception of these teams following the 2024 season, this is a pretty optimistic outlook for Jacksonville.

The Jaguars will need to be on their A-game if they're to pull off the upset on the road to give Liam Coen a 2-0 record to begin his NFL head coaching career. Their defense will be harshly tested against Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Chase Brown, and the rest of the Bengals' offense. Cincinnati's O-line is vulnerable, though, leaving the door open for Jacksonville's pass-rush to help contain the passing game in the backfield by putting consistent pressure on Burrow.

Jaguars🐆 X Bengals 🐅have been going at it since Jacksonville's 1st season in '95. These teams have played each other 25 times in total.

-Jags currently up in the series 13-12
-Bengals won the past 3
-Jags haven't won since '19

Will this be the year 16 breaks the streak? pic.twitter.com/pt7EECL5Su
— SleeperJaguars (@SleeperJaguars) September 9, 2025

Quarterback Trevor Lawrence and wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. will have to establish themselves as an elite NFL duo to keep up with the Bengals' attack. Travis Etienne Jr. and the ground game should be able to exploit Jacksonville's projected advantage in the trenches against Cincinnati, but the opposition is too explosive in the air for T-Law to have another slow day.

Week 2 won't be smooth sailing like the Jaguars' season opener against the Carolina Panthers, but it'll also be a fantastic opportunity for Liam Coen and his team to prove that they're a serious postseason threat this year. Be sure to check this page for all key developments and scoring updates throughout the contest.

Live Game Thread

KICKOFF: Jaguars receive. Parker Washington brings it out to the 31-yard line.

BIG PLAY: Facing 3-and-out on 3rd-and-3, Trevor Lawrence finds Dyami Brown on the left sideline for an 18-yard catch.

SCORING PLAY NO.1: Trevor Lawrence finds Dyami Brown in the left corner of the end zone on 1st-and-goal. JAX 7-0 CIN

BIG PLAY: The Jaguars' pass-rush gets to Joe Burrow and knocks the ball out of his hand. Ruled as a deflected pass on the field. Jacksonville challenges.

CALL STANDS - Refs rule it a forward pass due to the start of Burrow's throwing motion

3-AND-OUT: After the unsuccessful challenge, Foyesade Oluokun sacks Burrow to force a punt on Cincy's first drive.

BIG PLAY: Bhayshul Tuten reels in a play-action screen for a 24-yard gain.

INTERCEPTION: Lawrence floats one to the end zone for Travis Hunter Jr., but Trey Hendrickson's pressure forces a bad throw, leading to a pick for Hill.

SCORING UPDATE NO. 2: To complete an 80-yard drive, Burrow finds Ja'Marr Chase on a slant for a touchdown. 7 JAX-CIN 7

END OF 1ST QUARTER - 7 JAX-CIN 7

SCORING UPDATE NO. 3: Bhayshul Tuten makes a man miss in the backfield and takes a designed pass to the house. 14 JAX-CIN 7

BIG PLAY: Arik Armstead gets inside pressure against the Bengals' O-line and brings Joe Burrow down to force 3rd-and-25. Burrow remains down, holding his ankle.

INTERCEPTION: Trevor Lawrence overthrows a dangerous pass to Brian Thomas Jr. over the middle on third-down. BTJ tips it up, leading to T-Law's second pick of the day.

BIG PLAY: Travon Walker pulls down Bengals' backup quarterback Jake Browning to force 3rd-and-18.

SCORING UPDATE NO. 4: Evan McPherson chips in a 31-yard field go. 14 JAX-CIN 10

BIG PLAY: Parker Washington takes a crossing route for 40-yards on third-down to avoid 3-and-out.

BIG PLAY: Trevor Lawrence's pass is broken up and tipped into the air. Thankfully, he avoids his third interception of the day, as the ball bounced off the grass before Geno Stone could reel it in.

SCORING UPDATE NO: 5: Cam Little converts a 42-yard field goal. 17 JAX-CIN 10

BIG PLAY: After a kick return to the Bengals' 40-yard line, Ja'Marr Chase takes a quick WR screen 29 yards to the Jacksonville 35.

INTERCEPTION: Eric Murray gets an easy pick on Jake Browning and returns it to the Jacksonville 27-yard line.

END OF 2ND QUARTER - 17 JAX-CIN 10

SCORING UPDATE NO. 6: Jake Browning finds Mitchell Tinsley on a jumpball in the right corner of the end zone to tie it up. 17 JAX-CIN 17

3-AND-OUT: Jaguars can't answer after Cincinnati ties it up. Trey Hendrickson gets to Trevor Lawrence on 3rd-and-2, forces an incomplete pass with a hit. Logan Cooke's punt is returned to the Bengals' 23-yard line.

INTERCEPTION: Andrew Wingard picks off Jake Browning on 3rd-and-6 and brings it back into Bengals' territory.

BIG PLAY: LeQuint Allen Jr. picks up just enough to convert on 3rd-and-4.

SCORING UPDATE NO. 7: Travis Etienne Jr. takes a wide receiver quick screen in for six. 24 JAX-CIN 17

SCORING UPDATE NO. 8: Jake Browning beats the blitz and finds Tee Higgins one-on-one. Andrew Wingard and Tyson Campbell run into each other, and Higgins takes it to the house. 24 JAX-CIN 24

END OF 3RD QUARTER - 24 JAX-CIN 24

BIG PLAY: Trevor Lawrence finds Brian Thomas Jr. for his third catch of the game on a 17-yard gain to the Cincinnati 36.

DROP: T-Law finds Dyami Brown in stride in the end zone, but the free agent signee couldn't come down with it.

SCORING UPDATE NO. 9: Cam Little chips in a 25-yard field goal. 27 JAX-CIN 24

3-AND-OUT: Tyson Campbell breaks up a pass intended for Tee Higgins on 3rd-and-12 to force a Bengals' punt.

BIG PLAY: Dyami Brown reels in a huge 15-yard catch by the left sideline on 3rd-and-5 to avoid 3-and-out.

BIG PLAY: On 3rd-and-4, Lawrence finds Brian Thomas Jr. on the slant for six yards and a first-down.

BIG PLAY: Jaguars fail to come up with their third third-down conversion of the drive. Logan Cooke pins the Bengals on the Cincinnati 12-yard line with a short punt.

INTERCEPTION: Devin Lloyd pulls in Jake Browning's third interception of the day.

BIG PLAY: Bengals convert a 4th-and-3 within their own 15 on a short pass to Chase Brown.

BIG PLAY: Travis Hunter Jr. flagged for a questionable pass interference call on 4th-and-5. Bengals move to the Jacksonville 42-yard line.

SCORING UPDATE NO. 10: Jake Browning jumps over the line for a six-inch touchdown sneak. 27 JAX-CIN 31

BIG PLAY: Trey Hendrickson sacks Trevor Lawrence on the first play of the Jaguars' final drive.

FINAL 27 JAX-CIN 31

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